Legislature
Valedictory Speech by Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The Senate President,
Principal Officers,
The entire members of the 10th Senate!
Distinguished colleagues, this is quite emotional for me. From the moment I joined this 10th Senate in June 2023, every moment at the Red Chambers has remained especially memorable.
We saw ourselves as forerunners of democracy, and we wanted the best for the nation.
There is no way my story can be told without my distinguished colleagues here.
Let me particularly thank the uncommon Senate President; Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCFR, hos support and encouragement throughout my campaign period were truly uncommon.
To my Distinguished Deputy Senate President; Senator Barau Jibrin, your words ofadvices were great political wisdom. My Senate Majority leader; Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. I say thank you for being a brother always. My consultations with you were never regretted.
My other principal officers and indeed the entire Senators of this 10th Senate, this is homecoming for me.
The warm relationship among us, here in the chambers, can not be over-emphasized.
Even as Governor, the memories of the 10th Senate still linger in me. But one thing will assure you, will – remain your ambassador as I drive governance from the executive branch of government.
My involvements in the business of legislation have helped to drive my passion for good governance particularly in infrastructure development, Security, education, health and so on in my new role as Governor.
We worked together, we gained successes together and we must be always be proud of each other wherever.
I want to express my gratitude to some of my close friends here, including Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, Senator Babangida Husseini Uba, Senator Abdulaziz Yari just to mention a few.
Thank you for standing by me throughout the campaign exercises.
To all of you, I want to say Obilu!
Senator Monday Okpebholo
Governor